Evaluation Methods for Library Space
There are complex, complicated and simple library building projects. Our clients typically ask us: How much space do we need? How much does it cost? How long will it take?…
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The Children’s Library
Virginia A. Walter's article, "The Children We Serve." The examples of different types of children who should be served: the child as reader the child in the information age the…
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new ideas in library service
It is interesting to see the changing going on in 'library as place' - the Netflix library has arrived at the Hayward Public Library. $2,99 - three items a month…
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Embracing the Future
Embracing the Future: A Library as a Catalyst for Innovation The academic library of the future will be more than just a place to study; it will be a catalyst…
The Ecology of Information: Library Walls
The library building can communicate with us through the use of media walls. One design idea is to integrate communication into the walls. For example, Büro Hirzberger’s office space in…
The Book that Contains all Books
The Kindle is a product that has made history today. It is available globally to anyone who wishes to take advantage of e-book reading technology. Today's e-book revolution brings many…
Special Library Collections and the Future Library
The Chronicle of Higher Education Wired Blog posted a futurist idea of the "library as place." It is a building block that we believe is part of any building project.…
Changing Libraries – “Readers Wade Into Digital Lending”
The NYtimes article "Libraries and Readers Wade Into Digital Lending," illustrates that libraries can provide digital services. As a matter of fact, some library patrons are already using the library…
Library as Place – Disney is moving toward a better retail place.
Disney's Retail Plan is a Theme Park in its Stores, is another example of retailers recognizing the need to create a place. They hired Steve Job's retailing team at Apple…
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Managing Library Collections in the wake of Digitization
Most libraries are going through a space transition. They are moving from Print only collections to digital copies. The issue is particularly difficult for librarians who are faced with lack…
